FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 18, 2005 – Baltimore, Maryland

Contact: Nancy Gaither
Phone: 443-923-6598 (daytime) or 410-480-0848 (evening)
Email: nancyghcmc@comcast.net

Mothers and Daughters in Harmony

When you are around the age of 5 or 6, there is no cooler person than your mom. You love putting on her high heels and playing with her makeup (of course, with her permission). You know that you want to be just like your mommy. Then, you hit 12 or 13 and she is suddenly embarrassing, unreasonable and just plain ignorant. She doesn’t “get” anything. For the next eight years or so, your main way of interacting is “grunting” through a closed bedroom door. That’s the way it is until you are somewhere between your twenties and thirties and, if you didn’t kill each other, she becomes your best friend again.

Imagine being able to sing and perform with your best friend? It’s not a foreign concept to several women at Harbor City Music Company (HCMC), an award winning, ensemble of women singing and performing a cappella music. HCMC currently has two mother-daughter combo’s singing with them and it’s endearing to watch. Not only do they share in the joy of singing, but they are able to spend time together while learning dance moves, going on retreats/trips, preparing for shows and competitions. Part of that would include “playing dress up” as HCMC is known for their creative approach to shows and currently has their 75 member chorus all dressed as Lucille.

Elizabeth and Dawn Baker hail from Baltimore, Maryland and have been with the chorus for less then a year. In that short period of time, they’ve competed on International and Regional Stage, with Elizabeth singing and dancing on the front row. Often, you’ll find #1 fan, Howard (husband and dad) providing the transportation, taking pictures to document their adventures or cheering them on during rehearsal or a performance. Think about this. It’s definitely a mother-daughter hobby, yet dad’s at their side lending support. What a concept in today’s society!

Then, there’s the Lori Bader and Gale Lewis duo. They’ve been sharing this hobby for nearly 20 years and don’t show any signs of giving it up! Lori, another front row dancer, recently gave birth and danced with the chorus up to five dayas prior to the delivery of her new son. Talk about commitment! In addition to both of them being talented, faithful members, they are also part of the costume team and can be found in front of a sewing machine designing or “tweaking” an outfit. Lori’s mom, Gale, has said that in addition to loving her “extended family” in the chorus, she cherishes the ride to and from rehearsals and performances, so that she can catch up with her daughter and her new family activities.

There’s an old saying that mom’s feel compelled to teach their daughters about the CIRCLE of LIFE. You know what they say… “I brought you into this world and I can take you OUT.” Here’s a hobby that allows a mom to “share and enjoy” the journey of life all the while singing and performing wonderful songs (pop, blues, Broadway tunes, classics and jazz) to their hearts content.

Harbor City Music Company rehearses Wednesday nights at 7:25 pm at the Chesapeake Creative Arts Center (a mere twenty minutes from Baltimore City and Howard County). Women from ALL over the state of Maryland (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties and Baltimore City) and Virginia join together to sing with this exciting group. For more information about “the Company” and where we will be performing next, us at our website www.harborcitymusiccompany.org or call 800-856-9868.